1981 Ford Escort tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x108 on every 1981 trim.

Tires for the 1981 Ford Escort

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

155xR13 standard on 2 trims · optional on 4

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175/70R13 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 4

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145xR13 standard on 2 trims · optional on 3

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Trims sold in 1981: 6
Generations: III II
Other years: 1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
All years (1968–2024)

6 trims sold in 1981

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Ford Escort III

1997–2002 5 trims

Escort 1.1 +1 variant 54 hp · GLB GMA I4 145x R13 74S 5 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation: III · 1997–2002
Power: 54 hp
Engine: GLB GMA I4, Petrol
Center bore: 63.4 mm
Bolt pattern: 4x108
Thread: M12 x 1.5

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Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
145x R13 74S	Rim 13x5 ET41 ~~4x108~~	23 psi
155x R13 78S	Rim 13x5 ET41 ~~4x108~~	28 psi
175/70R13 82S	Rim 13x5.5 ET41 ~~4x108~~	29 psi
185/60R14 82H	Rim 14x5.5 ET41 ~~4x108~~	29 psi
195/50R15 82V	Rim 15x6 ET36 ~~4x108~~	26 psi

How to read 74S: 74 is the load index (up to 827 lb / 375 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Escort 1.3 68 hp · JPA I4 155x R13 78S 5 fitments

Generation: III · 1997–2002
Power: 68 hp
Engine: JPA I4, Petrol
Center bore: 63.4 mm
Bolt pattern: 4x108
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 155xR13 Wheels 13x5 ET41 · 4x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
155x R13 78S	Rim 13x5 ET41 ~~4x108~~	28 psi
145x R13 74S	Rim 13x5 ET41 ~~4x108~~	26 psi
175/70R13 82S	Rim 13x5.5 ET41 ~~4x108~~	29 psi
185/60R14 82H	Rim 14x5.5 ET41 ~~4x108~~	29 psi
195/50R15 82V	Rim 15x6 ET36 ~~4x108~~	26 psi

How to read 78S: 78 is the load index (up to 937 lb / 425 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Escort 1.6 +1 variant 95 hp · LUA I4 175/70R13 82S 5 fitments

2 versions of this trim share these tires and wheels.

Generation: III · 1997–2002
Power: 95 hp
Engine: LUA I4, Petrol
Center bore: 63.4 mm
Bolt pattern: 4x108
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 175/70R13 Wheels 13x5.5 ET41 · 4x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
175/70R13 82S	Rim 13x5.5 ET41 ~~4x108~~	29 psi
145x R13 74S	Rim 13x5 ET41 ~~4x108~~	26 psi
155x R13 78S	Rim 13x5 ET41 ~~4x108~~	28 psi
185/60R14 82H	Rim 14x5.5 ET41 ~~4x108~~	29 psi
195/50R15 82V	Rim 15x6 ET36 ~~4x108~~	26 psi

How to read 82S: 82 is the load index (up to 1,047 lb / 475 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET41 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Ford Escort II

1977–1981 1 trim

Escort 1.3 54 hp · J1F I4 155x R13 73S 2 fitments

Generation: Facelift · 1977–1981
Power: 54 hp
Engine: J1F I4, Petrol
Center bore: 63.4 mm
Bolt pattern: 4x108
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 155xR13 Wheels 13x5 ET29 · 4x108 · 63.4 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
155x R13 73S	Rim 13x5 ET29 ~~4x108~~	28 psi
175/70R13 82S	Rim 13x5.5 ET29 ~~4x108~~	29 psi

How to read 73S: 73 is the load index (up to 805 lb / 365 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET29 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean

Rim size: Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD): Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore: Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure: Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size: Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.